MikroTik RB952Ui-5ac2nD-TC (hAP ac lite TC)

The RB952Ui-5ac2nD-TC (hAP ac lite TC) is an enhanced dual-band wireless router and access point ideal for homes and small offices. It includes the same high-performance wireless, wired networking, and RouterOS functionality as the standard hAP ac lite, with the addition of a USB-C power input and configurable LED control—offering more power flexibility and customization, while maintaining a compact indoor design.

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Core Specifications

• Model: RB952Ui-5ac2nD-TC (hAP ac lite TC)
• Architecture: MIPSBE
• CPU Model: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
• CPU Frequency: Single core @ 650 MHz
• RAM: 64 MB
• Storage: 16 MB flash
• RouterOS License: Level 4
• MTBF: Approximately 100,000 hours at 25 °C

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Wireless Specifications

• Dual‑Band Wi‑Fi:
  • 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n, 2×2 MIMO, up to 300 Mbps (1.5 dBi gain)
  • 5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac, 1×1 SISO, up to 433 Mbps (2 dBi gain)
• Concurrent Operation: Yes
• Security: WPA/WPA2, MAC filtering, VLAN tagging, ACL support
• Wireless Modes: AP, station, WDS, bridge

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Ethernet & I/O

• 5 × Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) Ports:
  • Port 1 supports passive PoE input
  • Port 5 offers passive PoE output (max 500 mA at input voltage)
• USB Port: 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A (for 3G/4G modems or USB storage)
• Buttons & LEDs: Reset button; configurable LED brightness and behavior

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Power & PoE

• USB-C Power Input: 5–12 V DC (optional micro‑USB supported)
• Passive PoE Input/Output: Supported on Ethernet ports
• Power Consumption: ~8–20 W, depending on PoE output usage
• Included Adapter: Often includes 24 V, 1.2 A DC adapter

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Physical & Environmental

• Form Factor: Compact indoor desktop enclosure
• Dimensions: 113 × 89 × 28 mm
• Weight: ~200 g
• Cooling: Passive, no fan
• Temperature: –30 °C to +70 °C
• Mounting: Suitable for desktop or wall installation

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Software Capabilities (RouterOS Level 4)

• Routing: Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP
• Firewall/NAT: Full-featured with stateful packet inspection
• Wireless Management: CAPsMAN support
• VPN Support: PPTP, L2TP, SSTP, IPsec, OpenVPN
• Switching: VLAN, hardware offloading, QoS
• Monitoring Tools: Torch, Ping, Traceroute, SNMP
• Management Access: Winbox, WebFig, SSH/CLI, SNMP, API

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Use Cases

• Dual-band home/small-office wireless router
• Configurable LED and power setup via USB-C
• Wall-mounted access point or guest Wi-Fi hub
• CAPsMAN-controlled node in distributed wireless system
• USB port for modem or external storage options

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Meta Description

MikroTik RB952Ui-5ac2nD-TC (hAP ac lite TC) is a compact dual-band router with USB-C power, configurable LED, 5 Ethernet ports (PoE in/out), USB port, and RouterOS Level 4—designed for modern SOHO wireless networks. Datasheet